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Scope of Derived Acceptance Tests

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When deriving acceptance tests, which aspects of the system should these tests cover?

Both functional and non-functional characteristics such as performance

Only the functional requirements listed in the system specification

Only the non-functional requirements such as performance and security

Only the most critical functional requirements as identified by the project manager

Correct Answer

Both functional and non-functional characteristics such as performance

Explanation

Acceptance tests should aim to test both the functional and non-functional characteristics of the system - for example, performance requirements. They should ideally provide complete coverage of the system requirements. In practice, it can be difficult to establish completely objective acceptance criteria, and there is often scope for argument about whether a test shows a criterion has been met.

Reference

Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 10th edition

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